Category Archives: Vocational Training
Preston’s Story: Mission Accomplished!
(December 2, 2024) Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into an adult who fully participates in society. For Karen and Rob Brouillet, this...
Dec
Announcing Beltservice Corporation Job Training Program
(November 19, 2024) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of adults with disabilities through employment—has joined forces with Beltservice Corporation to...
Nov
My BCI: Meet Marissa
(November 15, 2024) Marissa worked through BCI’s organizational employment program for three years before attending job training at the BCI Skills Center. Today, she’s worked...
Nov
BCI Launches New Vocational Training Programs with Emerson, Watlow, and Wentzville School District
(September 12, 2024) BCI is thrilled to announce our partnership with Emerson, Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co., and the Wentzville School District to establish three new...
Sep
My BCI: Meet Elliott
(August 15, 2024) Elliott, a 2023 BCI Skills Center graduate, shares his experience working in Environmental Services at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital and how BCI...
Aug
True Manufacturing Welcomes All Abilities
(August 15, 2024) True Manufacturing in O’Fallon, Mo., stands out as our longest-running and most successful vocational training partner. Since the first class in 2019,...
Aug
2023 Disability Transition Conference is September 15
(July 25, 2023) The BCI Skills Center will host a Disability Transition Planning Conference on Friday, September 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at...
Jul
Unique Camp Supports Shift in Disability Employment Practices
(July 20, 2023) “It’s Friday, and we’re changing lives. So, it’s a good day.” Such simple but powerful words from Matt Jannings, chief program officer...
Jul
BCI Receives PLB Funding to Support St. Louis County Residents with Disabilities
(May 16, 2023) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) has been approved to receive $89,108 in funding from the Productive Living Board of St. Louis County (PLB)....
May
BCI to Host Manufacturing Camp for High School Students with Disabilities
(April 25, 2023) Boone Center, Inc. (BCI)—a nonprofit that improves the lives of adults with disabilities through employment opportunities—will offer a free four-week summer camp...
Apr